Most Construction work suspended from Noon on Friday, May 23 until Tuesday morning, May 27: DOT contractors have suspended work in the area from Friday, May 23, 12 p.m., until the morning of Tuesday, May 27.

US 45 Northbound Traffic Switch 100: There will be a full closure overnight US 45 NB at Wisconsin Avenue on Friday, May 30th as crews shift US 45 Northbound traffic to the newly constructed Northbound lanes. This closure includes several ramps within the Zoo Interchange. In the event of inclement weather this work will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 31st

92nd Street Updates:

Reminder: As part of the Zoo Interchange project work, the traffic pattern on 92nd Street will remain in place through summer.

Reminder: The bus stop on the west side of 92nd Street has relocated to just south of its former location. A temporary bus pad and shelter are now in place and pedestrian crosswalk markings and warning signs have been installed across 92nd Street.

Travel from the North:

There will be overnight lane and ramp closures on I-94 East / West and US 45 throughout the week.

Use North Avenue or Wisconsin to access MRMC. All ramps at Watertown Plank Road are now closed until fall.

Travel from the South:

There will be a full closure overnight US 45 NB at Wisconsin Avenue on Friday, May 30th as crews shift US 45 Northbound traffic to the newly constructed Northbound lanes.

There will be overnight lane closures on I-94 as well as system ramp closures in the Zoo Interchange Monday through Thursday.

Travel from the East:

There will be overnight lane closures on I-94 as well as system ramp closures in the Zoo Interchange Monday through Thursday.

Travel from the West:

There will be overnight Full Closure of I-94 East and West at WIS 100.

Look-Ahead:

A full weekend closure of I94 east- and westbound at Hwy 100 is scheduled to occur the weekend of July 18-20. More information on a confirmed date for this closure will be provided in the coming weeks.

October:

Watertown Plank Road and US45 ramps reopen

Wisconsin/Bluemound ramps from US45 close

Bluemound Road over US45 will close for demolition and rebuild

84th Street closes under I94

Core Zoo Interchange construction begins

December: I94 / Hwy 100 interchange reopens

Ongoing Closures:

Watertown Plank Road/US45 Ramp Closures

Reminder: the following long-term road closures are in effect until late fall:

Phone: Call 1-800-ZOO-0003 for the best route information. Live assistance now available 24/7!

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Alternatives to Wisconsin Avenue Commuting

While Wisconsin Avenue is the most direct route to campus, trying a different route may save you time. Watertown Plank Road remains open during construction from Discovery Parkway to the east. The following options are worth a try:

Swan Boulevard: Swan Boulevard is open and delay-free. Access to Swan is available from Watertown Plank Road just east of Hwy 100 and from North Avenue.

Hwy 100: Hwy 100 is fully open between North Avenue and Bluemound Road, including additional through lanes and multiple intersection turn lanes. Take Hwy 100 to Watertown Plank Road east. Take Swan Boulevard to south Discovery Parkway which free flows onto east Watertown Plank Road.

Wisconsin Avenue Parking Restrictions: New parking restrictions are in effect on Wisconsin Avenue between 92nd Street and 87th Street to assist with traffic flow. Parking will no longer be allowed between 6:00 – 8:30am and 3:30 – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Bus Route 31 Changes Effective 1/5/2014

Route 31 (State – Highland) has new detours in place along Watertown Plank Road between 92nd Street and Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard. Look for the blue flags which designate the bus stop location. New schedules are available on www.RideMCTS.com.

Fare-free Route:

Pedestrians needing to travel on Watertown Plank Road between 92nd Street and Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard will not be required to pay a fare when boarding a Route 31 bus from 92nd Street or Watertown Plank Road at Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard. If a transfer is requested the passenger must pay full fare. Please watch for signs in the area.